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a close up of two swords on a gray surfacea close up of a cane with a lion head on ita knife that is sitting on top of a tablea close up of a metal object on a tablea close up of a metal object on a gray surfacea silver spoon with a handle that has a design on itan old sword with a metal handle on a gray surfacea close up of a sword with a metal handle on a tablea small metal object with a long handle on itan image of a gold colored sword with a lion head on itan image of a gold and black sword with a lion on itthree swords are displayed on a gray surface with a gold handlethree swords are displayed on a gray surface with a gold handle
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820 - A rare Belgian sabre with a foreign-style guard.
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Estimate €40 - €100
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Description
A rare Belgian sabre with a foreign-style guard. The steel mountings are engraved and openwork with plant motifs. The blade is slightly curved with a rounded back, marked by the maker Auguste Fonson, in Brussels. The wooden hilt is heavily worn and has lost its fittings. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings. Extensive oxidation throughout. A child’s ceremonial sabre with a lion’s head is included. Worn, in fair condition. Uncommon Belgian sabre with a foreign-style guard. Steel hilt engraved and pierced with floral motifs. Slightly curved blade with a rounded spine, marked by the maker Auguste Fonson of Brussels. Heavily worn wooden grip with missing fittings. Iron scabbard with two suspension rings. Extensive oxidation throughout. Accompanied by a child’s decorative lion-headed sabre. Wear, fair condition.
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About the sale Militaria: The Belgian Army through the Ages
Auction location
Auction time 11/15/2026 at 2:00 PM
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